Monthly Archives: September 2015

September 28, 2015 – Sun, 80 degrees Miles Today: 49 Miles to Date: 7,638 States to Date: 25 Instead of following an ordinary Google route out of town, my warmshowers host Sherry gave me a scenic route out of Reno, … Continue reading →

I found poetic justice in cycling to Grand Coulee Dam during the worst wildfire smoke of my journey; climbing to one of mankind’s most stupendous feats of conquering nature while nature raged all around me. When I arrived, the … Continue reading →

September 27, 2015 – Sun, 90 degrees Miles Today: 13 Miles to Date: 7,589 States to Date: 25 Today was a rest day, a day to explore Reno away from casinos. I rode up Windy Hill to see the city … Continue reading →

When I began this journey I anticipated having an intimate connection to people and places. Within a few weeks I added a third component to my up-close survey of the United States: stuff. It’s everywhere. Raw materials, manufactured components, assembled … Continue reading →

September 26, 2015 – Sun, 90 degrees Miles Today: 11 Miles to Date: 7,576 States to Date: 25 If I blasted into Nevada in a Maserati I would go to Las Vegas. But since I’m on a bicycle I’m drawn … Continue reading →

How will we live tomorrow? “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Yogi Berra (1925 – 2015), Catcher for the New York Yankees, New York, NY – Suggested by Jean Beaulieu, Fort Smith, AK How will we live tomorrow? … Continue reading →

September 25, 2015 – Sun, 90 degrees Miles Today: 88 Miles to Date: 7,565 States to Date: 25 I had been warmed that US 395 to Reno had gyrating, variable winds, so I rolled out of Susanville at first light … Continue reading →